With 262 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 67837 in Copeland, KS has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 199 hailstorms, 41 severe wind events, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 199 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2021.
Copeland has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Copeland was EF3 Tornado on May 26, 1996, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Nov 17, 2016), causing $1.8M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2009 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 67837 has experienced 262 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (199 events), severe wind events (41 events), tornadoes (21 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Copeland, KS, with 199 events documented.
Yes, Copeland (ZIP 67837) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2015.
Copeland has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 67837 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 1996. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Copeland, KS area (ZIP 67837). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →